World renown American Drummer, Gerry Hemingway has been creating and performing solo and ensemble music since 1974. On behalf of No Horses Society we have the wonderful pleasure of presenting him duo with the inspiring Japanese pianist Izumi Kimura on both Hornby and Denman Islands, June 29th and 30th respectively. Opening up both shows will be celebrated west coast musicians Tony Wilson and Kenton Loewen for our presentation of Two Duos Two Islands.
Hemingway is a Guggenheim fellow and has received numerous commissions for chamber and orchestral works. He is well known for his eleven years in the Anthony Braxton Quartet, his ongoing participation in projects with Reggie Workman including the collective trio Brew, along with his work with some of the world’s most outstanding improvisers and composers including Cecil Taylor, Mark Dresser, Anthony Davis, Derek Bailey, Evan Parker, Wadada Leo Smith, Frank Gratkowski, Simon Nabatov and many others. He currently lives in Switzerland, having joined the faculty of the Hochschule Luzern in 2009 and continuing to 2025.
June 29 Hornby Island New Horizons
June 30 Denman Island The Hall
Doors 7:30 Music 8:00 Both Concerts
Tickets at Doors suggested $20
